Nintendo Switch 2 UK pre-orders are underway with the exciting new console releasing soon on June 5, 2025. As the release nears closer, we now have details of the console’s new Pro Controller which will cost £74.99 and is already sold out on the official Nintendo UK store.
Fortunately for those who invested early, the Switch 2 Pro Controller appears to be a substantial upgrade on an already popular controller which was a must-own for anybody playing a Switch in docked mode.
The Pro Controller 2 is essentially the same design though it’s now ever-so slightly smaller and lighter for bonus comfort (105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm weighing and 235g compared to the original controller’s 106mm x 152mm x 60mm and 246g).
Though the new version isn’t changing drastically from the original, there are a number of welcome new additions and features including HD Rumble 2 for a more immersive experience.
There are a few new buttons including a C button for the console’s new built-in chat features. But the real highlight are the extra GL/GR buttons on the back which are fully customizable, allowing for certain inputs to be faster and some combos easier. These may be a very welcome addition for some esports pros, depending on the game.
Another underrated addition is the headphone jack which the original Pro Controller inexplicably never had. With the new chat features, this will be especially helpful for chatting with friends or late night sessions where you don’t want to wake anyone with the TV sound.
And the Pro Controller 2 also sports rather impressive specs.
The new version will charge twice as fast as its predecessor, taking around 3 hours to charge fully when using the included cable whereas the first Pro Controller needed a whopping six hours or more. And despite this, the battery life isn’t any worse as the Pro Controller 2 will feature the same 40-hour run time as the original.
If you don’t want to shell out over £70 for a new controller, the old Pro Controller will still work with the Switch 2. The only missing feature is you won’t be able to wake up the console by pressing the controller’s home button but that isn’t a major loss.
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